Council MIN 11-28-1989 Special
November 28, 1989
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
STAFF PRESENT
PRESS ATTENDANCE
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
(To Consider Tax Ordinances)
Municipal Building
Council Chambers
Mayor Debra Ertel called the special
meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Councilman Webster led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
DEBRA ERTEL, MAYOR; MARY GATES, JAMES
JAMES HANDMACHER, JOEL MARKS, ROBERT
STEAD, LYNN TEMPLETON, JAMES WEBSTER.
ALLEN LOCKE, CITY MANAGER;
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER.
PAT FLOYD,
KURT HERZOG, Federal Way News (Official
City Newspaper); MICHELE FLORES, Seattle
Times; JOE TURNER, Morning News Tribune.
Mayor Ertel noted special meeting was
called for the purpose of final reading
and adoption of tax ordinances as
follows.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 89-5
Idemnification of
Employees and
Ordinance was read establishing a new
Chapter 2.25, Idemnification of
Employees and Officers, relating to
Officers legal actions brought against
employees, providing for legal
representation for conduct, acts and
omissions on behalf of the city within
the scope of their service or
employment; providing for the terms,
conditions and exceptions from such
representation and indemnification;
specifying the circumstances under which
claims against city officials and
employees will be paid by the city; and
fixing a time when the same shall become
effective.
MOVED BY TEMPLETON, SECONDED BY GATES TO
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL
VOTE WAS TAKEN, ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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Federal Way City Council Minutes
Special Meeting, 11/28/89
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ORDINANCE NO. 89-6
Imposing Sales and Use
Tax (1)
ORDINANCE NO. 89-7
Imposing Sales and
Use Tax (2)
ORDINANCE NO. 89-8
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Proposed ordinance was placed on final
reading imposing a Sales and Use Tax as
authorized by RCW 82.14.030 (1) in order
for the city to receive its share of
existing taxes imposed by King County.
MOVE BY MARKS, SECONDED BY TEMPLETON, TO
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL
VOTE. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Proposed ordinance was placed
reading imposing a Sales and
authorized by RCW 82.14.030
provide that the city receive
of existing taxes imposed
County.
on final
Use Tax
(2) to
its share
by King
MOVED BY TEMPLETON, SECONDED BY GATES TO
ADOPT THE ORIDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL
VOTE. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Proposed ordinance was placed on final
reading imposing a one-quarter percent
excise tax on real estate sales
authorized by RCW 82.45 and 82.46, said
tax being at the same rate as imposed by
King County.
MOVED BY TEMPLETON, SECONDED BY GATES TO
ADODPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL
VOTE. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Land Use Planning Committee Chairman
Webster reported meeting with Keith Artz
and representatives of property under
developer pressure. The City and County
are proceeding with acquisition based on
the adoption of the bond issue. The
County will secure a title report and
appraisal, 25 acres of 57 acres total
involved. Owners/developers will
proceed along path of the permit
process. Mr. Artz will meet with them
when appraisal is complete.
Also discussed was the process for
implementation of the other project
located in Federal Way. The County will
prepare Interlocal agreements to turn
funds over to the City for project
implementations.
Federal Way City Council Minutes
Special Meeting
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Land Use and
Transportation
Committee
PUBLIC COMMENT
Request for City to
Sponsor Puyallup
Christmas Parade Entry
Federal Way Chamber
of Commerce of
Commerce Offer to
Assist in Land Use
Planning Process
Fire Service
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Chairman Handmacher reminded council of
meeting, November 29, 1989, at 7:00 p.m.
to discuss road projects with the King
County Public Works Director.
Diane McMahon advised of horse and wagon
entry in Puyallup Christmas parade,
requesting use of city's name and
sponsorship, $250.00 cost anticipated.
Discussion ensued regarding liability
created in sponsorship, Also as to
setting of precedent without an
established policy.
The council declined sponsorship at this
time.
Jerry Pischel, Chairman C.I.D.C.,
Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce, read
a communication from the Chamber lauding
council actions in lifting of
development moratorium by March 11,
1989. It was deemed essential to
capitalize on the opportunity for
commercial projects to support the
economic health of the new city.
Acceleration of lifting of the
moratorium was urged.
Mr. Bob Heunich inquired regarding fire
service and related problems urging
prime priority of response time,
equipment and personnel secondary.
Mr. Heunisch was advised the
would be discussed in the study
to follow immediately.
subject
meeting
There being no further business,
meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Major
Ertel
adjourned
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